US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 3 Junction · Structure no. 361542N

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69,835
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 69,835 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,802 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesRoute Nj 3
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 3 Junction
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85213, -74.17513
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,835 (2024)
Projected traffic83,802 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3 carry?

About 69,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.